Novel fluoropolymers formed by an unprecedented SRN1 condensation polymerization mechanism

A condensation copolymerization reaction between bis-phenol A and p-bis-(chlorodifluoro-methyl)benzene has been carried out to form a novel fluoropolymer that has excellent thermal and solubility properties. It is proposed that this polymerization reaction occurs via an unprecedented SRN1 mechanism. This demonstration of the use of SRN1 chemistry for condensation polymerizations of fluorinated monomers creates the opportunity for preparation of new fluoropolymers which are otherwise inaccessible.